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HG05 EWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,933 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,931 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,062 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front drop link bars dust covers split

siil covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,470 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wearing low 245-40r17 91w continental contisport contact 5

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,360 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17-91y conti (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing to inner edge and outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,709 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,571 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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HG05 EWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG05 EWV registered?

HG05 EWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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